My Brother-In-Law

I wrap my arm around Mikey as I tuck myself into his chest, the rise and fall of his chest soothing me as we settle into sleep. Just as I feel my eyes closing my phone beeps alerting me to another new message. I have an idea of who it might be but regardless I turn around gently trying to disturb Mikey as little as possible as I go to retrieve the phone from a top his dresser. It gives another shrill beep, startling me but not even bothering Mikey. I quickly go across the carpeted floor on my tiptoes stepping around discarded clothes and shoes, and a belt that was definitely gonna get used again for a purpose other than holding up pants. Finally I get to my phone and click on the little message icon.

SATAN'S MINION

Is all it says in big black letters across the screen, Satan's Minion of course being Gerard. It had been four days since I had left his house, it's not like I planned on staying with Mikey for the rest of the summer but I was okay with torturing Gerard by staying here for a couple of days. So far he had sent me about one hundred and forty- six text messages, the first few were telling me to come out of my room or that 'we need to talk' but I'm guessing that later he had gotten suspicious and forced open the door. Of course I wasn't there so when that happened I got a lot of text in all caps asking where I was or who I was with. I ignored them all and eventually stopped reading them, just deleting it every time one came in. I got maybe twenty in total from my parents and Lindsey combined but none of them were more than a 'how are you doing?' Or a 'I miss you.'

I delete the new message and turn the phone to silent before placing it back down on the dresser and tucking myself back under Mikeys arm. Loving the feeling of him instinctively holding me closer in his sleep.

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"Dude wake the fuck up."

I open my eyes slowly and blearily look up at Mikey's roommate eating some cereal out of the box, giving me a look of disadain as if I were the cause of all his problems. I'm not sure but I personally think he has a thing for Mikey especially considering the murderous glances he gives me when he would be overly affectionate with me in front of him.

"Whad a you wan'?" I ask him trying to stifle a yawn.

"There's some dude banging at the door."

"Tell him to go away. Why are you telling me anyway?"

"Because Mikey already left for work and the guy is yelling for you."

"I don't know anyone in California."

"Well he knows you somehow. Says his name is Gerard."

I freeze in my attempt at dragging the blanket further up my shoulders, pushing it off I sit up in bed and stare at Pete with wide eyes. I focus on listening to the muffled bangs at the door and sure enough I can hear his nasally voice yelling for me and Mikey to open up. Not wanting to face him without Mikey by my side as moral support I ask Pete to please not let him in.

"Sure thing man." He says leaving the room closing the door behind him. I throw myself back down on the mattress,pressing the heel of my hands to my eyes until I see little rainbow bursts behind my eye lids. The loud knocks become silent and I relax until the bedroom door flies open. Looking to the doorway I see Gerard there and Pete behind him casually leaning against the hallway wall with a pleased smirk on his face. He marches in and give me a look of disgust as he wrenches open the black out curtains, momentarily blinding me with the bright afternoon sun. He looks around the room spotting my duffel bag on the floor and throws it at me.

"Pack your shit up we're leaving now."

"I'm not leaving with you Gerard."

"Lindsey was able to come back sooner and is on her way. So yes you are Frank."

"No I'm not."

I say standing from the bed, trying to stand my ground. He gets closer to the point that I can feel his breath ghosting over my cheeks. His eyes glaring into mine, the hazel burning with anger making his eyes an almost moss green.

"Listen Frank this isn't about you or me or whatever the fuck went on between us. I'm fucking over it, you can offer your ass to my brother or anyone you want as far as I'm concerned. I don't give a fuck but right now my wife is on her way home and she is going to expect her husband and her little brother to be bonding and having an amazing time bonding over guy shit. So again. Pack. Up. Your. Shit." Those last four words he says between clenched teeth as he tries to keep himself from yelling in frustration. "I'll be waiting in the car downstairs. Don't make me come back up here."

Pete follows Gerard with his eyes as Gerard walks out and into the hallway and towards the front door he gleefully tells him goodbye as the door to the apartment slams shut. Pete is still smiling like a child who just received a year supply of candy when I put my attention to him.

"What would you do that for?! I specifically asked you not to let him in!"

"And miss out on the drama? I don't think so, it was so much better than I was expecting too."

"Shut up."

"No no, let me see if I got this right. So you, from what I'm guessing, are still a minor and fucking a man who is obviously not. And this man just so happens to be your sisters husband. And he's pissed off because you're here shacking up with Mikey. Wait but how did he even know you're here? His name is Gerard isn't it? You...your ass...his brother... Hmm....."

He twirls a finger around his lips, his eyes thoughtful and deep in thought. Closing my eyes I hope to God that Mikey has never mentioned his brother to him. But when I open them back up his smug smirk is back.

"You little slut! You're fucking Mikey's brother aren't you? Oh my god this is too fucking good! Teenage slut is not only fucking his brother-in-law but he's also fucking the mans brother! Oh my gosh please tell me you have naughty fantasies about getting it on with Gerard and your sister. This is like something on Jerry Springer."

"Fuck you, you fucking prick. My life is none of your goddamn business."

"You're right it's not but doesn't mean I can't find it entertaining."

I scoff at him in disgust, "Whatever just leave me the fuck alone."

"I will because honestly I have no intentions right now to give you more shit but just stay away from Mikey. Got that?"

"Why should I do that?"

"Ugh are you serious? Maybe I should just let you have him because apparently you two are the two densest people to have ever walked Gods green earth." Pete says exasperated.

"You like him don't you? Well you should know that I don't give a damn whether you do or not."

"Oh really well I think its in your best interest if you do. Considering what I now know." He says grinning.

"I don't see your point." I say bluntly, zipping up my now full duffel bag.

"Oh my god you really are a moron." He whispers under his breath, "Let me give it to you straight. If you don't drop Mikey like a bad habit I will tell him all about you and his brother."

I grab my cell from the dresser and slip on my shoes, walking past him and to the front door, "I'd like to see your proof. All you have is your word and trust me, when I tell him how obvious you are about liking him he'll just hack it all up to you being a jealous bitch So I think I'll keep seeing him and I'm pretty sure I'll see you soon too. Bye now Petey." I say saucily as I walk out the front door.

Having to find a way to avert my anxiety and frustration I run down the five flights of stairs instead of waiting for the elevator. By the time I make it downstairs and into the parking lot I'm breathing hard and can feel the sharp whip as air tries to make its way in to my lungs. Fuck am I out of shape. A loud honk startles me and I can see Gerard pressing down on the horn of his black Camaro, annoyance written all over his face. Rolling my eyes I trudge myself over and get in, his hand still holding down the horn even when I've already buckled myself in.

"I'm in the car if you haven't noticed."

He grunts and starts driving , looking straight ahead probably trying to avoid eye contact with me at all cost. All of a sudden I feel my sinuses tighten and without warning let out a loud sneeze barely being able to cover my nose in time.

"Bless you." He says quietly, his body becoming less rigid.

"Thank you."

He sighs loudly and I can see him look at me quickly from the corner of his eye. I know he's getting ready go say something and look at him full on to let him know I'm listening. We get to a red light and he turns to me, "Frank I wan-"

He' s interrupted by the song Pour Some Sugar on Me as my phone alerts me to an incoming call. I don't have to look at the screen to know Mikey's name is there.

"You should answer that." He says almost dismissively after having looked at the phone. He takes off down the road again as the light turns green.

I look to his face and back down at the phone trying to decide whether or not I should answer or hear Gerard out. I want to talk to him see what's possible for us, but I want Mikey too; he's safe and has space in his life for me when Gerard obviously doesn't.

Following Gerard's suggestion I answer Mikeys call. While listening to Mikey tell me about his morning I look across the car at his brother who looks torn and confused.
‹ Chapter 10

Notes

SO long this took. I'm not even gonna say anything. Anyway this is so badly corrected forgive me for my errors and my laziness. I had a beta but I lost her email and am afraid that i may bug her by asking to beta for me after such a long while.

As always thank you to anyone who reads.

-Venomous Kiss